Storing food supplements correctly

December 15, 2023 Produkte

How light, temperature and humidity affect the quality of food supplements.

The relevance of optimal storage of food supplements to maintain their effectiveness

Proper storage of dietary supplements is crucial to ensure that they retain their maximum effectiveness. Numerous factors, including light, temperature and humidity, can affect the stability and quality of the ingredients. A conscious understanding of storage conditions is therefore essential to ensure that supplements can perform as intended. In this article, we will go into detail about the various aspects of optimal storage to ensure that your supplements can always deliver their full potency.

Optimal storage conditions for food supplements: focus on light, temperature and humidity

Exposure to air and moisture: Humidity and safe storage: how to keep food supplements at their best

Another critical factor in the storage of food supplements is humidity. High humidity can lead to condensation, which in turn can affect the stability of the ingredients. To effectively combat the effects of moisture, we recommend storing food supplements in their original packaging or in airtight containers. Pill boxes in particular are often unsuitable as they are not sufficiently sealed and the products they contain, such as capsules, can quickly draw moisture from the environment. Storage in the bathroom should also be avoided as there is often a high level of humidity here. Instead, rooms with low humidity are preferable for storage.

Another protective mechanism is to close the containers securely. In the hustle and bustle of the morning routine, it can easily happen that a container lid is only left slightly open. However, even a minimal opening allows air to penetrate, exposing the ingredients to the effects of the environment. To prevent this, it is vital to ensure that the lid is tightly closed.

Best before date for food supplements - What is the shelf life of our products?

The exact best-before date (BBD) is always determined according to the raw materials we use. You will find this on every package, usually on the bottom of the can or bottle. Unopened, the products can be kept at least until the best-before date printed on them. Under optimal storage conditions, our products can often even be used beyond the stated best-before date. However, please note that we can only guarantee that the stated active ingredient content is still present in the product up to the stated best-before date.

As we do not use any artificial preservatives, some of our products may have a comparatively short shelf life. Nevertheless, all products can be used within the best-before date without any problems, provided that the recommended dosages are adhered to. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Conclusion

In the world of food supplements, correct storage is a decisive factor for their effectiveness. The interaction of light, temperature and humidity can affect quality. The key message is clear: store your supplements carefully to ensure they remain fully effective over time.